59E59 Theaters (Val Day, Artistic Director; Brian Beirne, Managing Director) is thrilled to present the NYC premiere of SOME OLD BLACK MAN, written by James Anthony Tyler and directed Joe Cacaci. Produced by Berkshire Playwrights Lab, SOME OLD BLACK MAN begins performances on Thursday, February 8 for a limited engagement through Sunday, March 4.
College Professor Calvin Jones moves his 82-year-old father Donald - an ailing but doggedly independent, blue-collar Southern farmer - from Greenwald, Mississippi into his Harlem penthouse. An argument over what to eat for breakfast turns into a generational clash over race, opportunity, and a decision that Calvin made years ago.
Wendell Pierce, an Obie Award-winning actor renowned for his roles in HBO’s “The Wire” and “Treme,” as well as USA’s “Suits,” brought his extensive experience to the stage in "Some Old Black Man," adding another remarkable performance to his distinguished career that includes a Tony Award-winning production of "Clybourne Park" and an Olivier-nominated portrayal of Willy Loman in "Death of a Salesman." more...
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